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to get baptized; imitate; try hard; prove; favor; belong to; living room

By Nathan Cain on March 23, 2010 in Words - 1 Comments

Here are some recent mnemonics I posted on twitter.
“to get baptized” shòujìn – When you “got baptized” you wore a long t-shirt so that you didn’t SHOW your JEANs.
“to imitate” “xiàofǎ” – You ‘imitate’ your dad all the time. You even SHOWer like your FAther.
“try hard” “nǔlì” – have you ever noticed how NEWLYweds “try [...]

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How long does it take to come up with each mnemonic? – Part 2

By Nathan Cain on March 22, 2010 in Editorial - 4 Comments

Now, with regards to whether I make up a mnemonic for every word or just ones that present a particular problem:

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How long does it take to come up with each mnemonic? – Part 1

By Nathan Cain on March 6, 2010 in Editorial - 4 Comments

I received a good question from Eldon Reeves. He was commenting on this post: (lǐmào: courtesy “leave a mouse”).

Click here to read part 1 of my answer.

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I bet you Seth Godin wouldn’t use flashcards.

By Nathan Cain on February 28, 2010 in Editorial - 3 Comments

You have two choices when you learn a language. You can be an employee or you can choose to be an entrepreneur.
Notice what Seth Godin says about work:
The less a project or task or opportunity at work feels like the sort of thing you would do if this is just a job, the more [...]

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Is that a guy or a girl?

Is that a guy or a girl?

By Nathan Cain on February 24, 2010 in Video, Words - 0 Comments

English: to change
Formula: guy + bein’ (with British accent)
Pronunciation: gai3bian4
Characters: 改变

Read the Full Mnemonic Story: Click here.

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To Serve is Sure Funky!

To Serve is Sure Funky!

By Nathan Cain on February 24, 2010 in Words - 0 Comments

English: to serve (religious)
Formula: sure + funky
Pronunciation: shi4feng4
Characters: 事奉

Read the Full Mnemonic Story: Click here.

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Interest in Mnemonics on the Decline?

Interest in Mnemonics on the Decline?

By Nathan Cain on February 23, 2010 in Editorial - 2 Comments

This chart shows a decline in Google searches for the word “mnemonics”.

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Michael Phelps, Rosetta Stoned?

Michael Phelps, Rosetta Stoned?

By Nathan Cain on February 21, 2010 in Editorial - 1 Comments

Click here for the report: Rosetta Stone teaches Michael Phelps grammatical gender in genderless Chinese.

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"You ain't nothing but a hound dog"

“You ain’t nothing but a hound dog”

By Nathan Cain on February 19, 2010 in Video, Words - 0 Comments

English: to accept, to approve of, to favor
Formula: you ain’t + nothin’
Pronunciation: yuènà
Characters: 悦纳

Mnemonic: Click here.

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Way High!

Way High!

By Nathan Cain on February 15, 2010 in Video, Words - 0 Comments

English: to cause harm
Formula: way + high
Pronunciation: wei2hai4
Characters: 危害

Mnemonic Story & Video: Click here.

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